IPMAT / JIPMAT: The Scholar’s Guide

Your Professional Guide to Acing the IIM Entrance Exam

Author

Vijayakumar P

Published

Mar 25, 2025

Welcome

IPMAT Comprehensive Preparation Guide is designed to provide students with a structured and in-depth approach to mastering the Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test (IPMAT). This book brings together clear theoretical explanations, worked-out examples, and extensive practice exercises to ensure complete readiness for the exam.

It covers all the key areas tested in IPMAT — Quantitative Aptitude, English, Critical Reasoning, and Mathematics — with detailed chapters that build from fundamental concepts to advanced problem-solving strategies. Each topic is presented systematically, with step-by-step explanations, formulas, shortcuts, and exam-style practice problems, making it easier for students to develop both speed and accuracy.

Special attention is given to common traps, problem-solving patterns, and logical frameworks that are frequently tested in IPMAT and similar management entrance exams. With a balance of conceptual clarity and practice intensity, this book is tailored to meet the unique demands of aspirants aiming for the IIMs.

Whether you are a first-time test taker or someone looking to strengthen your preparation, this book provides a complete toolkit to navigate the rigorous IPMAT examination with confidence and competence.

About the Authors

Vijayakumar P is an accomplished educator and data professional with over eight years of teaching and research experience in business analytics, data science, and HR analytics. He is a UGC Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and has qualified the UGC NET and SET in Management multiple times, reflecting his strong academic foundation.

Proficient in Python, R, STATA, SPSS, AMOS, PLS-SEM, Tableau, Power BI, Google Looker Studio, GitHub, and Excel , he has guided students and professionals in transforming data into actionable insights. His teaching spans business analytics using R and Python, HR metrics and dashboards, business forecasting, and business research methods, and he has also developed interactive eBooks to enhance hands-on learning.

Vijayakumar’s work is marked by clarity, precision, and innovation—whether in research, classroom teaching, or applied analytics—making data more accessible, impactful, and meaningful for decision-making.

References

Text Books

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  • Quantitative Aptitude Quantum CAT. Sarvesh K. Verma. (2020). Arihant Publications.
  • High School English Grammar & Composition. Wren & Martin. (2019). S. Chand Publishing.
  • Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT. Nishit K. Sinha. (2017). Pearson.